Pyogenic granuloma in differential iron deficiency diagnosis.

Pyogenic granuloma (PG) is defined as a lobular benign capillary hemangioma that occurs in the skin, upper respiratory tract and mucosal surfaces of the oral cavity’s. Apart from oral cavity, it is rarely seen in the alimentary tract. These cases have been predominantly reported in the esophagus and intestine (1). Although the etiological factors of PG infection include mechanical irritation and hormones, the mechanisms underlying its development remain controversial.